Category: Criticism / Analysis

Catch-Up Quickies 41

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Criticism / Analysis, Essays, Fantasy, How To..., Humour, LGBTQ+, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Romance

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 41 →

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Catch-Up Quickies 40

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Animals, Based on a True Story, Boxed Set, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Christmas, Criticism / Analysis, Ecological/environmental issues, Epic / High fantasy, Fairytale, Fantasy, Humour, Middle-grade, Myths & Legends, Nature, Parenting

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 40 →

Catch-Up Quickies 19

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Books about books, Books About Writing, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Criticism / Analysis, Essays, Family / relationships, Historical fiction, Inspirational / Uplifting, Love, Medical, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Sci Fi, Self-help, Series, Space

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 19 →

Blog Tour: How Love Actually Ruined Christmas (or Colourful Narcotics) – Gary Raymond

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Criticism / Analysis, Humour, Non-Fiction

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author, Parthian Books and Emma Welton of damppebbles blog tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: RARELY HAS THE POWER OF CINEMA BEEN FELT BY SO MANY, IN SUCH OPPOSING WAYS... "Love Actually dulls the critical senses, making those … Continue reading Blog Tour: How Love Actually Ruined Christmas (or Colourful Narcotics) – Gary Raymond →